Vernal Pools: Restoring a Rare California Habitat at NCOS
Nine new vernal pools are being created at NCOS. Read more about this ecologically important wetland type!
Collecting and Modeling the Distribution of Santa Barbara Coastal Lichens
UCSB undergraduate student John Parsons recently completed a two quarter research internship project called the "Species Distribution of Coastal Santa Barbara Lichens". Learn more about local lichens here.
California seaweeds: New approaches, perspectives, and surprises
This Friday, November 17, Dr. Kathy Ann Miller from UC Berkeley will present a talk covering, in a general way, the diversity of marine algae in California. Check out the flyer for more details.
NCOS was all aflutter with bats this Halloween!
There's an unexpected variety of furry flyers visiting NCOS! Read more about the results of bat surveys conducted this year at the restoration project site.
Learn about our region's amazing seaweeds at this one-day workshop
You can gain an understanding about diversity, biogeography, evolution, and identification. Click here for more info.
High quality water for your home, and for bird habitat at NCOS!
Water has been filling the main channels of the NCOS restoration site over the past month. It is a pleasant sight on the newly graded landscape, and birds are already flocking to the water to feed, drink and bathe! So what’s the story behind this water? The story continues here...
New Research Internships at CCBER!
CCBER is excited to announce opportunities for student interns to work on a variety of research projects for the Fall and Winter quarters! More info here.
UCSB Herbarium Curation Internships
The UCSB Herbarium housed at CCBER is looking for undergraduate interns to help with the curation of specimens.
UCSB Library Exhibition - Botanical Illustrations and Scientific Discovery
The UCSB Library presents Botanical Illustrations and Scientific Discovery - Joseph Banks and the Exploration of the South Pacific 1768-1771, an examination of the impact of 18th century botanical illustrations.
Native Grassland Restoration at NCOS
One of the largest restoration areas of NCOS, second to the salt marsh, is the Native Grassland Complex. Read More Here.
